Commerce Secretary John Bryson Resigns For Health Reasons

Commerce Secretary John Bryson has resigned, telling President Obama he’s doing so for health reasons, according to a statement obtained by CNN.

Bryson was under investigation for possible felony hit-and-run after allegedly causing two car accidents in California. A Commerce Department spokeswoman said that Bryson, 68, had suffered a seizure when the two accidents occurred Saturday.

Obama has accepted his resignation, according to a statement released by the White House.